Peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar marred by violence

December 30, 2012 16:33

The peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar demanding speedy punishment for the rapists of the 23-year-old girl was marred by violence today when a group allegedly belonging to BJP's student wing ABVP clashed with police on being denied permission to take out a march.

Five persons, including some members of the ABVP, were detained following the incident but were released later and the situation quickly brought under control. The incident occurred even as a group of protesters sat on a one-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in the heart of Capital while others shouted slogans holding placards in their hands. A group of protesters also painted slogans and graphics on sheets of paper spread on the road.

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